Gallery Pistol Matches

Provide an entry-level pistol program at Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman’s Club.

Participant Eligibility:

Open to any non-prohibited individual. Individuals of less than 21 years of age must have documented prior pistol match shooting experience or have completed a NRA Basic Pistol course and have a parent or guardian present during the competition. It is suggested that novice shooters over 21 years of age complete a NRA Basic Pistol Course.

Any pistol, semi-automatic or revolver, using a .22 caliber rim-fire cartridge having an overall length of not more than 1.1 inches and with lead or alloy bullet not greater than .23 inches in diameter and weighing not more than 40 grains; barrel length, including cylinder, not more than 10 inches. Firearm must have a capacity of at least 5 rounds. Trigger pull not less than 2 pounds. Any sights, including telescopic, are permitted with the exception of those sights that project an image on the target. Open sights may be adjustable but not over 10 inches apart measured from the apex of the rear sight to the apex of the front sight. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited. All standard safety features of the firearm must operate properly.

Any Center Fire Pistol or Revolver

Center-fire pistols, semi-automatic or revolvers of .30 caliber or larger (including 7.62 mm, 7.65mm and .45 caliber pistols and revolvers); barrel length, including cylinder, not more than 10 inches; trigger pull not less than 2 1/2 pounds, except.45 caliber semiautomatic pistols not less than 3 1/2 pounds. Firearm must have a capacity of at least 5 rounds. Any Sights, including telescopic, are permitted with the exception of those sights that project an image on the target. Open sights may be adjustable but not over 10 inches apart measured from the apex of the rear sight to the apex of the front sight. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited. All standard safety features of the firearm must operate properly. Programs may specify particular calibers of types of center-fire guns that will be permitted or not permitted in each stated event.

Any .45 Caliber Semi-automatic Pistol or Revolver

Any .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol or revolver; barrel length, including cylinders, not more than 10 inches, trigger pull for revolvers not less than 2 1/2 pounds, .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol trigger pull not less than 3 1/2 pounds. Firearm must have a capacity of at least 5 rounds. Any sights, including telescopic, are permitted with the exception of those sights that project an image on the target. Open sights may be adjustable but not over 10 inches apart measured from the apex of the rear sight to the apex of the front sight. Any sighting device programmed to activate the firing mechanism is prohibited. All standard safety features of firearm must operate properly.

Other Gallery Pistol Match rules:

Ear and Eye protection required.

Any safe ammunition that meets Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club rules is allowed.

Two-handed pistol grip to be used.

Start command will only be given once all shooters have signaled loaded and ready.

Quick Reference

Club Disciplines

The Thurmont Conservation & Sportsman's Club is one of the best equipped in the region. We regularly conduct competitions in 2-Gun, 3-Gun, CMP, IBS, IDPA, USPSA (IPSC), Mosin, Schutzen and Swiss disciplines among others.